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About Martin Saunders
Martin Saunders is Deputy CEO of Youthscape and Contributing Editor for Christian Today.
Martin Saunders
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Does God still speak in an audible voice? He has to me
Of all the slurs aimed at Christians by atheists, the idea that we're just 'the people who hear voices' is one of the most painful.
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Struggle to spend time with God? Time to bring the Quiet Time into the New Year
When I became a Christian in the early 1990s, there was a non-negotiable bit of the religious life that got a mention in almost every talk and conversation with my youth worker.
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As Anne Widdecombe enters the Big Brother house – how would your life look under constant observation?
The opinionated former politician has taken the brave step of becoming a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother.
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Don't make New Year's Resolutions, do this instead... and watch your life change
Why, instead of New Year's resolutions, we might be better of with an approach to self-improvement that takes a more realistic view of how people change.
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The Christian themes in 2017's biggest movies: Part Two
The best blockbusters are usually about more than just giant robots hitting each other or people blowing other people up. Good storylines, great characters and proper themes make the difference between forgettable popcorn fodder and the movies we actually love. And from this site's perspective, the greatest storylines, the best characters and the most important themes are all CHRISTIAN. Here's how some of the biggest films of the second half of 2017 engaged with ideas of faith...
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi – should I take my kids?
The big question facing most parents is not whether the film is any good, but if it's suitable for kids or not. Should you give in to pester power, or hold firm with the official age guidance?
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Star Wars – The Last Jedi review: Bible-burning as the darkness rises
The more hyped, the more hotly-anticipated a film is, the greater the mountain of first impressions it has to climb, and the higher the chance of fan disappointment.
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Church office Christmas party: how to have fun without breaking the photocopier
I'm here with a foolproof office party planning guide that will help you put the 'fun' back into Christian Fundamentalism.
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'To an unknown God': The unlikely corners of our culture where Jesus hides
'This frying pan is a great reminder of the Christian story.' Yes, that's a phrase I genuinely uttered at a youth camp once.
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Jesus is my coach: 9 of Our Saviour's favourite sports
As well as being a huge sports fan, God so loved the world that he sent his only son into the world in order to coach sport.
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Five groups of people Christians must not forget at Christmas
'It's the most wonderful time of the year,' as Andy Williams famously crooned. As Christians, we're very inclined to agree
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Mary Magdalene trailer is released – could this be a truly great Jesus film?
The official trailer for a new film about the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene launched this week, and has swelled the expectations of film fans and the faithful alike.
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Ever feel like an imposter? You're not alone
Have you ever been sat in a meeting, where you've felt like the smartest person in the room? No, it's never happened to me, either.
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Why does it actually matter that Jesus is King?
While we've certainly had some great presidents in recent years – Nelson Mandela for instance – the current crop of global leaders, fronted by men like Donald Trump, Kim Jong-Un and until recently, Robert Mugabe, have given rise to the notion that we're now in the midst of a global leadership crisis.
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Furnished with faith: 7 extraordinary Christian home decor ideas
Here's an insight into a world that you never knew – or needed to know – existed: faith-based furnishings.
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